Last Fling

NAPERVILLE JAYCEE BECOMES UNITED STATES JCI SENATOR

In accordance with JCI Senate standards, the award of this JCI Senatorship was a surprise to recipient Paul DeKruiff, a dedicated member of the...

Photo Gallery: Naperville Jaycees’ Labor Day Parade 9/1/2025

The Naperville Jaycees hosted the annual Labor Day Parade during Last Fling on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Thousands of parade-goers lined the streets in...

Things To Do Around Naperville This Labor Day Weekend: August 29 – September 1, 2025

Friday Jaycees Last Fling Kickoff at Quigley's / 7-10AM at Quigley's Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / Join the Naperville...

Updated! A Very Brief History of Jaycees Last Fling at 60 Years

Above / Bun-loving Frank E. Fling, the Jaycees mascot, proved to be hard to catch up with during the annual bed races that ran...

Naperville Jaycees Is Set to Debut New Carnival Rides at 2025 Last Fling

Did you know? The first Ferris wheel was introduced during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. At the 2025 Last Fling, a Ferris...

Naperville Jaycees Seek Volunteers for 2025 Last Fling

Longtime members of the Naperville Jaycees, habitually present for set up of their annual four-day festival, seek volunteers for the 2025 Last Fling slated for...

Naperville firefighters respond to structure fire on Locust Court

Naperville Fire Department reports news of Structure Fire in the 100 block of Locust Court. No injuries reported. Damage estimated at $100,000. (PN file...

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Last Fling

The 2025 Last Fling is set to take place Labor Day Weekend, Fri., Aug. 29, through Mon., Sept. 1, in downtown Naperville. “The Last Fling...

Naperville Jaycees Seek Volunteers for 2024 Last Fling, Labor Day weekend

Volunteers need apply to assist special events that might include the Jaycees mascot, Frank E. Fling, during 2024 Last Fling, Aug. 30 thru Sept....

Applications are open for the 2024 Labor Day Parade

The 2024 Labor Day Parade, organized by the Naperville Jaycees, is set for Mon., Sept. 2, 2024. (PN File Photo 2023) Join the Jaycees as...

2024 Last Fling seeks band submissions now through Jan. 31

Above / From now through Jan. 31, 2024, groups such as 16 Candles are welcome to submit applications to perform Labor Day Weekend at...

Old-fashioned fun and screams are sure to welcome all ages to 2023 Last Fling Midway

Above / On Thurs., Sept. 1, busy Naperville Jaycees and the Naperville Fire Department were preparing for the opening of the four-day family fun...

Naperville Jaycees are accepting orders now for 2023 Lobster Day pick up on May 13

Above / With fond memories of fun times during the Naperville Jaycees Lobster Day, note the service organization again boasts "The Claws are Back!"...

Jaycees seek bands to submit availability to perform for 2023 Last Fling

Above / From now through Jan. 31, 2023, groups such as 16 Candles are welcome to submit applications to play Labor Day Weekend at...

Naperville Hose Company One is set to host fundraiser on Sept. 15

Above / The Joe Naper Hand Pumper finds its home at Naper Settlement where it occasionally puts on demonstrations during special events at the...

2022 Labor Day Parade steps off at 10AM Mon., Sept. 5

Above / Jefferson Avenue is closed now, but the block between Webster and Main Street will open for the Labor Day Parade on Mon.,...

5PM Fri., Sept. 2 / Memories of 2001 Last Fling hosted by Naperville Jaycees

Above / On Thurs., Sept. 1, busy Naperville Jaycees gathered for a quick photo. When Beth DeGeeter mentioned the photo was for Positively Naperville,...

2022 Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is set for Sept. 2-5

Above / Carnival rides along the Jackson Avenue midway will attract kids of all ages during 2022 Naperville Jaycees Last Fling! The 2022 Last Fling...

Riverwalk Reflections, 31-40, help tell a 40-year-old story

Above / Pete Dwyer, Naperville North ‘03, visited Naperville over Labor Day Weekend with his family, eager to show his wife and two children...

Naperville Jaycees are set to host 2021 Labor Day Parade on Sept. 6

Above / Frank E. Fling has mustered up support for many Jaycees' events, including the Last Fling Parade, planned to step off at 10AM...

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